Fasting before breast augmentation surgery?

Thank you for your question. You need to be fasting at least 8 hours prior to surgery. Good luck on your surgery.

Hi Mrs NMH, I understand your concern. It is good to hear that you preparing well for your breast augmentation surgery. Typically, fasting should be done 8 hours before your scheduled surgery to prevent any aspiration of gastric contents when placed under general anesthesia. It is best that you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as he/she may have preferences and protocols to follow when it comes to pre-operative preparations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It is very important that patients fast before a surgery,
especially under a general anaesthesia to avoid aspiration of stomach contents when
being placed under sedation. Most surgeons will request that patients not eat
or drink anything after midnight so this will ensure that you have a
full 8 hours of fasting time before receiving anaesthesia. Should a patient’s
surgical time move up within the surgical lineup due to unforeseen changes, it
would still be safe for the patient to proceed with surgery.